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Life in Little Lhasa - by Parnashree Devi

"Life
in Little Lhasa" is a short Travel Film which gives you the glimpse of
Tibetan lifestyle and also will take you to the breathtaking natural
surroundings of this spectacular place.

It was last summer when I came across
to this tiny, beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh which is popularly known as
McLeodganj.

McLeodganj is known for monasteries,
Tibetan culture, mouth watering food, the majestic Dhauladhar range and
spectacular Kangra valley. This place is also known for its holiness Dalai
Lama’s residence. It’s often called as “Little Lhasa”.

Situated at the height of 2,082 meters,
this spectacular place not just offers you the majestic Dhauladhar range, but
it will take you to a world of serenity, peace, and wonder. While in a narrow,
crowded lane where you find not just Monks,
but a bunch of tourists along with the
locals all the time. Amidst this chaotic narrow lane of Mcleodganj, this place offers
you absolute calmness as soon as you step in the monastery.

Like a wanderer, I was in love with
this place and decided to explore it by foot. I was stunned by the this place
called Kora
Walk…the small narrow trail behind the
monastery will take you to one of the most colorful corners of this beautiful
place. All you could see are the colorful Buddhist prayer flags and big stones
with Buddhist Mantras. Traditionally, it is said that prayer flags are used to
promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. To clarify that the flags do
not carry prayers to 'gods,' which is acommon misconception many people have,rather, the Tibetans believe that the prayer flags spread the good will
into all pervading space with its prayers and mantras. As wind passes over the
surface of the flags it is said that the air is purified and sanctified by the
Mantras.

While exploring this trail, I came
across to a few local Tibetan women with whom not only I shared my smile, but had the most amazing time sitting on a bench
to have some local food. It was fantastic when you are welcome by strangers and
became part of your journey for a few moments.

My next destination wasNaddi - the Sunset point. The breath taking
view of Himalayas with three most beautiful peaks just mesmerized me like
anything. It simply felt that heaven was right here on the earth. As the sun
was slowly leaving its last rays in the valley, a new edition of beauty had
just added with The Moon in the sky spreading its charm on the top of the Himalayan
peaks. It holds you to stay back to stare for hour after hour.

If you are in Mcleodganj, trek to
Triund should be on your bucket list. Situated at the height of 2842 meters
above sea level, trend is one of most visited trekker’s paradise. The 9 KM trek
from Bhagsunath to Triund was one of the most adventurous journey I expirineced
till now. When you are surrounded by the snow capped mountains, when you could
only see snow beyond the horizon, and when the cold breeze just touches your
face with fragrance… what will you call it then? I call it “ The Perfect Moment
“ . The whole aura was surreal .

So, Whileexploringhis incredibly beautiful valley, I
decided to capture all those treasured moments into my lens and make a Travel
Film. And, that’s how I have ended up
making “Life
in Little Lhasa” .

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